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Alberta's drought response plan : preparing the province for drought

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Alberta’s Drought Response Plan is designed to help government, irrigators, communities, businesses and others respond quickly and effectively to drought. The objective of each action in the plan... More ≫

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Alberta’s Drought Response Plan is designed to help government, irrigators, communities, businesses and others respond quickly and effectively to drought. The objective of each action in the plan is to protect the health and safety of Albertans from the impacts of drought. This information sheet explains the five stages of drought response and drought response tools.

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Alberta drought response plan

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Alberta's Drought Response Plan is a multi-stage roadmap, covering everything from conservation plans and water-sharing agreements to declaring an emergency and prioritizing water for human health... More ≫

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Alberta's Drought Response Plan is a multi-stage roadmap, covering everything from conservation plans and water-sharing agreements to declaring an emergency and prioritizing water for human health and safety. The plan outlines: five stages of Alberta's drought response; the roles and responsibilities of partners, including government, to help everyone collaborate and communicate; regulatory and non-regulatory approaches and tools that may be used in various drought conditions; and how and when emergencies would be declared as a last resort.

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Responding to accidents involving honey bees : a guide for first responders

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A guide to help prepare beekeepers, employees and first responders for dealing with vehicle accidents where live bees are present.

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Beekeeper/owner preparations for dealing with vehicle accidents

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This fact sheet contains information to help prepare beekeepers, employees and first responders for dealing with vehicle accidents where live bees are present.

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Alberta Farm Safety Program : planning a farm safety initiative

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A resource to help people who are planning a farm safety initiative.

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Alberta F.A.D.E.S : foreign animal disease emergency support plan

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible, under the Health of Animals Act, for eradication of foreign animal diseases in Canada. This plan outlines the roles and responsibilities of the... More ≫

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible, under the Health of Animals Act, for eradication of foreign animal diseases in Canada. This plan outlines the roles and responsibilities of the potential government organizations (federal, provincial and municipal) that may be required to provide the CFIA with the support needed to ensure the coordinated, efficient and effective prevention and/or eradication of a foreign animal disease in Alberta. The plan also presents an opportunity for private sector organizations to participate by developing emergency response plans to support the disease control effort.

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Basic food safety training

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Set of resources for food processors to use in training staff on food safety.

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Planning a farm safety day camp

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Given the nature of work done on the farm and the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, youth are often exposed to many hazards unique to the farm environment. A farm safety day camp is a... More ≫

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Given the nature of work done on the farm and the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, youth are often exposed to many hazards unique to the farm environment. A farm safety day camp is a great way to teach children how to recognize farm hazards and how to prevent injuries. This guide is intended to assist anyone who has decided to organize a farm safety day camp in their community.

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